A new study has found a way to significantly improve the hydrogen production efficiency of a promising catalyst called monolayer molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂). By introducing bubbles with different curvatures during a simple process, we enhanced the catalytic activity of MoS₂. This simple yet effective approach could lead to more efficient and cost-effective hydrogen production, which is crucial for clean energy. The findings offer insights into designing better catalysts for clean energy applications and open new avenues for materials science research.

Strain derived from bubbles at monolayer MoS₂/hBN interfaces for enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction activity. Chem Catalysis 2024,100951.